Word: space
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Leverett House D-entry Gogol Space...
...small space in the Cage and the illusion themes that run throughout the play, Giani's choice to have the actors mime objects like the telephone, the door and utensils is a good one. All of the cast members, however, need a little practice miming. Sometimes the slamming of the door or the use of forks at dinner do not seem quite realistic...
...juxtaposition of these two stories as stage adaptations is a brilliant stroke of dramatic creativity, and the result is an effective representation of Gogol's strange genius. The cramped plainness of Leverett's D-entry basement (cleverly dubbed the "Gogol Space" for this production) is well-utilized in both pieces, first as a basement room heaped with junk for the adult storytellers to use as props, then as a cell in an asylum...
...because he appears to be a really nice guy. He tools around in his van on election day with huge banners on the sides that say "DiDonato for"...He fills in the space with the current office he's running for, talks over the P.A. system mounted on top of the van, sings songs to the people on the streets, and reminds them to vote. He has a really good time. Last week he was singing "He's Got the Whole World In His Hands," and I for one really appreciated it. I've never had a presidential candidate sing...
Another issue surrounding Salvucci's project is the likelihood that it would cover acres of park and open space. Meyer said, "Secretary Salvucci's major concern has been environmental impact." But the plan would destroy much of the Jerry's Pond area in Cambridge, scrapping open space which the city required the W.R. Grace development to provide several years ago, and leaving out a landscaping plan that ATAC included in its proposals...